FOUNDATIONS HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 29937 SOUTH MONTPELIER ROAD, STE D
ALBANY, LA 70711 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 16, 2022
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 1 |
24
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what FOUNDATIONS HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how FOUNDATIONS HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
13 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 59th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
58
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day13 min
Ranks better than about 59% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.1%
Ranks better than about 40% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life92%
Ranks better than about 40% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits31.1%
Ranks better than about 77% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care10.5%
Ranks better than about 24% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months21.1%
Ranks better than about 86% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care10.5%
Ranks better than about 33% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice2.6%
Ranks better than about 30% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$14,215 · 29th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 54.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening92.7%
- Pain assessment94.6%
- Breathing difficulty screening97.9%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed97.9%
- Beliefs and values discussed97.9%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life54.4%
- All care steps completed88.5%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer17%
- Dementia28%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease11%
- Other conditions21%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Foundations Hospice in Albany
Foundations Hospice serves families in Albany, Louisiana, from their office on South Montpelier Road. This freestanding provider brings care directly to patients in the Livingston area. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. This status means they meet high standards for safety and quality. Their team offers support for those needing end of life care at home or in other settings. They have served the community since their certification in May 2022. The agency focuses on providing care that meets federal rules for quality and patient service.
About Foundations Hospice
Foundations Hospice operates as a for-profit agency. They earned Medicare certification in 2022. The Accreditation Commission for Health Care reviewed their work. This group checks that a hospice follows strict safety rules. They look at how the agency handles medicine and patient plans. It is a sign of a commitment to high standards. Families should know that this accreditation is voluntary. It shows the provider wants an outside group to verify their work. The team includes 24 total employees. This group has six registered nurses and three licensed practical nurses. One physician and one volunteer also work with the staff. They keep these records to ensure they meet the needs of every patient they serve.
Quality of Care
What Is Hospice Care Like in ALBANY?
Hospice care in Albany focuses on comfort and dignity. The goal is to manage pain and help the patient live as well as possible. A local hospice team visits the home to provide regular care. They bring medical supplies and equipment to the patient. Foundations Hospice uses a team of 24 people to manage these needs. This includes six registered nurses who lead the clinical care. Three licensed practical nurses help with daily medical tasks. A physician oversees the medical side of the care plan. They also have one volunteer who can offer social support. This team works together to update the care plan as needs change. They focus on the physical and emotional needs of the family. Most care happens where the patient lives. This could be a private house or a nursing facility in Livingston county.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if an emergency happens at night?
- What specific services does your physician provide to manage my pain?
- How does your team coordinate with my current primary doctor?
- Can I see a copy of your most recent survey results from Medicare?
Ask these questions to get a clear picture of the care you will receive. You deserve to know how the team handles urgent needs. A good provider will answer these questions with clear details. They should explain how their staff members work together. Pay attention to how they talk about their experience and their plans for your comfort. Do not feel rushed to pick a provider. Take the time to find the right fit for your family.
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